Instant Pot: Dal Makhani

Pulses are full of fiber, protein, calcium, and minerals. Also, pulses have a low glycemic index

meaning that they are foods that break down slowly and can be used to reduce or displace animal protein as well as bad fats such as trans-fat in a meal.Researchers and findings suggest that merely including pulses in your diet may help to lose weight as well as prevent from gaining it back after you lose it, and that is one of the most significant health benefits of eating pulses. Everyone loves Dal Makhani. It is soul food and made with different pulses, tangy tomatoes, butter, and cream. To make it vegan replace butter with oil and the cream with coconut or almond milk. Cooking it for a long time makes it rich tasting and creamier. This dish isn’t a quick-cooking meal(usually it take 1 to 1 ½ hour to cook), but I have prepared it in instant pot (IP), which is such time saver, easier and quicker version, it took an only ½ hour, and it came out scrumptious and mouthwatering. This Dal Makhani is perfect for these cold winter days. So let's start.

Preparation Time : 15 Minutes ; Cooking Time : 30 Minutes.

Each Serving of Masoor Dal Makhani 230 cal.

Ingredients :

Masoor 1 cup

Moong 2 to 3 tbsp

Black beans 2 to 3 tbsp

Chana dal 2 to 3 tbsp

Veg.oil 2 tbsp

Ghee / butter 1 tbsp

Cumin seeds 1 tsp

Onion 1, chopped

Tomato puree 1 ½ cup

Ginger-garlic paste 1 tbsp

Red chilli powder 1 tbsp

Garam Masala 1 tsp

Turmeric powder 1 tsp

Asafoetida 1 pinch

Salt 1 tsp

Coriander powder 1 tsp

Coriander leaves ¼ cup

Cream 2 tbsp

Recipe :

Rinse and soak lentils and beans in water overnight.

Heat veg.oil in the instant pot in sauté mode, once oil get hot add cumin seeds and let it splutter, and add asafoetida.

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I am Dr. Shubhangi Kumbhar, a doctor turned house wife. Currently, I am a freelance nutritionist/dietitian and blogger at "Aaichi Savali". Aaichi Savali is an “Eatwell Guide”, focused towards Healthy, Delicious and Nutritious Food from all over the world. Furthermore, you can find quick and simple ideas for arts and crafts with recycled items in a fun way. Finally, our DIY tutorials for kids are super easy and fun to do exercises.
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